Alicante Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Alicante Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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ALC Airport Overview

Alicante Airport (code: ALC) is a modern terminal split into two sections (C Gates and B Gates) to separate Schengen and non-Schengen passengers. However, flights within the Schengen area use both terminal areas. The airport hosts various shops and eateries, most located on the airside. WiFi is available, and there are charging areas with Internet/computer access points throughout the terminal. Economy class passengers can pay to use the private airport lounge.

Sleeping in Alicante Airport

Sleeping overnight at Alicante Airport is possible, but don’t expect a particularly restful night. Armrest-free seating makes it possible to stretch out, although benches can fill up quickly, and travellers frequently mention noise from overnight cleaning and maintenance. Recent reviews indicate that overnight sleepers may need to remain landside, as the airside area closes overnight, and security may check boarding passes. For more information on where to sleep, what conditions to expect, photos and traveller tips, see our Guide to Sleeping in Alicante Airport or read the latest traveller airport reviews.

For uninterrupted sleep, there are several hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxations Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

Quick Facts

Nearest Hotel: Nearby (approximately 1.3 miles / 2.1 km from the airport)
Sleep Cabins or Pods: No
Day Rooms: No
Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes (limited, generally paid)

Alicante Airport doesn’t have a hotel inside the terminal or any dedicated sleep pods. Several hotels are a short drive awayMost nearby hotels require a taxi or other transportation, so check your transfer options before booking, especially for early departures.

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Hampton by Hilton Alicante Airport
(1.3 mi) Mid-range hotel.

Hostal Pensimar
(1.4 mi) Guesthouse

Hotel Areca
(1.6 mi) Upscale hotel.

ibis budget Alicante
(2.8 mi) Budget hotel.

ibis Hotel Alicante
(2.9 mi) Mid-range hotel.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter through a lounge membership program.

Sala VIP Costa Blanca – Location: Airside, ground floor boarding area between Gates C45 and C46 (first floor above departures, after security). Hours: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No (no private rooms or sleep pods documented). Lounge Access: Pay at the door (€44.60) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Business / first class passengers of participating airlines • VIP card holders.

Food & Drinks

Food outlets throughout the terminal operate with varying schedules. Here are the 24-hour options:

Costa Coffee – Airside, Departures, Floor 2.
Deli&Cia – Airside, Arrivals, Floor 0.
Lavazza – Landside, Floor 0. Arrivals.
Pret a Manger – Airside, Departures, Floor 2. Departures.

Vending machines are also available in the terminal.

Drinking Water
A reader tells us, “there is a water fountain for filling water bottles on the left once you pass through security.” (February 2025)

Luggage Storage & Lockers

There are no luggage storage facilities. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Mobile Charging

Locations: Floor 0, Arrivals Hall • Floor 2, Departures Hall • Floor 2, Commercial Area • Floor 2, Boarding Gates B22-23 • Floor 2, Boarding Gates B32-33 • Floor 2, Boarding Gates 46-47.

Showers

Showers are not available. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Alicante Airport. Select the “Airport Free WiFi Aena” and log in using your email, Facebook or LinkedIn account.

More Airport information

More Services, Facilities & Things to Do in the Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits before travelling. Locations include the check-in level, boarding areas, and the P1 car park.
Chapel – A chapel is located on Level 1 of the terminal.
Currency Exchange – Global Exchange operates currency exchange offices in the boarding areas, including the Non-Schengen zone.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Several duty-free shops are available in airside areas, including locations in Arrivals and Departures. Opening hours vary by location and flight schedules.

Family Services – The following services are available:
Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing facilities and child-friendly toilets are available in terminal washrooms.
Children’s Play Area – Play areas are located airside on Floor 2 and landside in the Arrivals baggage claim areas.
Nursing Room – A private nursing room with seating, microwave, and changing facilities is available airside on Floor 2 near Gates B34–B35.
Stroller Rentals – Complimentary strollers are available in select baggage claim areas and near the delivery deposit area.

Information Desk – Information desks are located in the Departures Hall, airside areas, and Arrivals. A mobile information unit operates during busy periods.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available through Grupo21.
Medical Services – A first aid office is located in the Arrivals Hall. Defibrillators are installed throughout the terminal.
Pharmacy – A pharmacy is located landside on Floor 0. Opening hours vary by season.
Police – Police services are located in the Arrivals Hall.
Smoking – There are no designated indoor smoking rooms. Smoking is only permitted outside the terminal.
VAT Refund Desk – Non-EU residents can process VAT refunds for eligible purchases. The desk is located in the Arrivals Hall.

Airlines

Alicante Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Algerie • Air Europa • Air Nostrum • BA Euroflyer • Brussels Airlines • EasyJet Europe • EasyJet • EasyJet Switzerland • Eurowings • Finnair • Fly Play • Icelandair • Jet2.com • KLM • Lufthansa • Norwegian Air Shuttle • Norwegian Air Sweden • RyanAir • RyanAir UK • SAS • Swiss International Airlines • Transavia • TUI • TUI Fly Belgium • Volotea • Vueling Airlines • Wideroe’s • Wizz Air Hungary • Wizz Air Malta.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Alicante Airport is well connected with the bus system including at least three city buses and four intercity buses. The C-6 bus route runs between the terminal and Alicante city centre. The bus stop area is located on the 2nd floor of the airport terminal for all buses. For route maps, schedules and additional fare information, visit the Vectalia Subús website.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies are located in the Arrivals Hall: Avis/Budget • Centauro • Europcar • Firefy • Goldcar • Ok Mobility • Record Rent a Car • Sixt. Location: Arrivals, P1.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Metered airport taxis are available just outside of the Arrivals Hall. The Radio Taxi Elche information desk inside the Arrivals Hall is open from 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM. Trips to and from ALC airport are charged an airport supplement fee of € 4.25 in addition to the metered fare. For fares and route options, visit the Alicante Airport website.

Last updated: 2026-01-30

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.